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AF12 HLW

2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,769 mi
Last recorded30,769 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe38,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HLW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 29,289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 27,190 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 26,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 26,320 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 26,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Mounting point at inner sill broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe slightly corroded, particularly around rear shock absorbers. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,365 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre outer walls cracked

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,951 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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AF12 HLW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 38,121 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 HLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF12 HLW registered?

AF12 HLW is a 2012 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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